Season: These dwarf evergreen shrubs look spectacular through any season with the dark glossy leaves of spring and summer, changing into vibrant purples, reds and shades of burgundy when the weather grows cold. Bursts of little, aromatic white flowers bloom in bundles in spring.

Origin: This is a cultivar of a shrub native to the eastern United States

How to grow Leucothoe fontanesiana ‘Nana’: These compact flowering shrubs are most successful when planted in acidic, well-drained soil with regular watering. They should be protected from winter winds and are most successful in part shade to part sun. They make a good companion for rhododendrons and azaleas, since they like the same conditions. USDA Zones 4–8.